This course has offered great insight into an aspect of technical writing I had never considered. Before taking this course, I never really thought about the writers behind case studies, interview and survey questions, or other written materials used in matters across a litany of fields. When I started this program, I came with the […]
This week I’m putting the finishing touches to the design of my case study. I have used the data collected through interviewing and surveying to create four personas of potential users for the task management application. Persona 1: Melanie is a 28-year-old PhD candidate who works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant during her studies in […]
This week I conducted an interview with a willing volunteer using the same interview questions but different subject than my previous case study interview. I used Otter.ai to record the interview and that transcription is reproduced below: Interviewee: Mid-50s Legal Professional Interviewer: Jennifer Molton Date: 4/6/24 Transcript 2: 1. Can you describe your current method […]
This week I worked on gathering data from potential users. I decided I needed to create a survey to analyze the tools potential users are currently using to see which features work and which ones need improvement. This survey creation turned out to be a bit of work as I needed a survey application that […]
With the case study draft ChatGPT created and feedback from Dr. Pullman, I have been thinking of ways to elevate the design of my to-do list application. In the latest iteration of the to-do list application, I have decided that I need to expand on the use of the application. Instead of simply being a […]
As I begin to look into my case study for the final project, I have settled on writing about a To-do list application similar to the one built in class, but more developed. Being a complete novice on the subject, I decided to take to the internet and do some research on similar case studies […]
Amplifying Voices in UX is a very useful textbook that delves into the intersection of user experience design and technical communication, providing invaluable insights into how to create user-centered designs that effectively communicate complex information. The editors of this collection were inspired by the onset of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic to assess how […]
This week I conducted an interview with my boyfriend using questions I will ask for potential users for the application in my case study. In the future I think I should find someone with a less personal relationship to collect better and more unbiased data. Although I think practicing with someone you are close to […]
After sifting through the least of adjectives, I was left with the following 10 that resonated with me the most: Balance Achievement Creativity Honesty Knowledge Peace Pleasure Self-Respect Stability Wisdom I then used ChatGPT asking it the given prompt of: “build a persona for a UX Writer out of the following characteristics presented in order […]
Questioning is an important part of the design process as it guides designers in the right direction as far as users needs and wants. When it comes to questionnaires and surveys, it is crucial that the information be as accurate and relevant as possible. To do so, questionnaires must be formatted and phrased in a […]